Pipefitter Foreman
Position Overview
Mid-Atlantic Industrial Construction, LLC (MAIC) is seeking an experienced Pipefitter Foreman to oversee and actively participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial process piping systems. The Pipefitter Foreman will provide on-site leadership, coordinate crews, ensure work is performed safely and efficiently, and maintain the highest standards of quality for industrial construction projects throughout the Baltimore Metro area.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive industrial piping experience, and the ability to coordinate manpower, materials, and project schedules while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise pipefitters and craft personnel on industrial construction projects.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute piping installations in accordance with project specifications, drawings, and schedules.
- Read and interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, P&IDs, and other construction documents.
- Install, assemble, modify, and repair process piping systems, valves, pumps, and related equipment.
- Coordinate daily work activities, manpower assignments, and project priorities.
- Monitor productivity, quality, and workmanship to ensure project requirements are met.
- Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce all company and client safety procedures.
- Ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and material handling practices.
- Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, clients, and other trades to support project execution.
- Identify and resolve field issues while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
- Assist with estimating labor requirements and planning project execution.
- Maintain accurate daily reports, timekeeping records, and project documentation.
- Support fabrication, installation, maintenance, and commissioning activities as required.
- Lead by example through professionalism, accountability, and strong work ethic.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of industrial pipefitting experience.
- Previous experience leading crews in a foreman or lead pipefitter role.
- Strong knowledge of industrial piping systems, equipment installation, and maintenance practices.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Experience coordinating multiple tasks and managing project priorities.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Willingness to travel throughout the Baltimore Metro area, including Aberdeen, MD to Washington, DC.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and varying schedules as project needs require.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing, power generation, chemical processing, food-grade, or heavy industrial environments.
- Knowledge of ASME piping codes and industrial construction standards.
- Welding knowledge and experience working alongside welding crews.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience supervising multi-craft industrial construction projects.
Core Competencies
- Leadership
- Accountability
- Safety Focused
- Team Oriented
- Effective Communication
- Problem Solving
- Quality Driven
- Strong Mechanical Aptitude
- Planning and Organization
- Reliability and Professionalism
Work Environment
Work is performed in a variety of industrial facilities, including:
- Food Grade Manufacturing Facilities
- Chemical Processing Plants
- Power Generation Facilities
- Heavy Industrial Manufacturing Operations
- Recycling Facilities
Candidates must be comfortable working indoors and outdoors, at heights, in confined spaces, and in both clean and dirty industrial environments.
Schedule
- Minimum 40 hours per week
- Typically:
- Four 10-hour shifts (Monday-Thursday), or
- Five 8-hour shifts (Monday-Friday)
- Overtime opportunities available
- Occasional night shift work may be required based on project and client needs
About MAIC
Mid-Atlantic Industrial Construction, LLC (MAIC) is a heavy industrial mechanical contractor specializing in the installation, service, and maintenance of power and process systems throughout the manufacturing and power generation industries.
Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, with a satellite office in Hagerstown, Maryland, MAIC focuses on delivering safe, high-quality solutions involving equipment installation, process piping, structural steel, and maintenance services for industrial clients who demand reliability and craftsmanship.
Typical Projects Include
- Storage Tanks, Make-Up Tanks, and Process Tanks
- Pumps
- Process and Utility Piping
- Valves and Instrumentation
- Process Equipment Installation and Removal
- Structural Access Platforms
- Ladder and Stairway Fabrication & Erection
- Conveyor Systems
- Industrial Mechanical Maintenance
- Selective Demolition of Industrial Systems